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US S4882

US S4882
Fire Grants and Safety Act


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Introduced
09/19/2022
In Committee
09/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant pro- grams.

AI Summary

This bill, the Fire Grants and Safety Act, aims to reauthorize and extend funding for the United States Fire Administration (USFA) and key firefighter assistance grant programs. Specifically, it would: 1. Reauthorize USFA funding at $95 million annually from fiscal year 2024 through 2030, with $3.42 million per year dedicated to the USFA's fire-safety education program. 2. Reauthorize the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program and the Fire Prevention and Safety Grants program, extending their authorization from 2024 to 2032. 3. Reauthorize the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program, also extending its authorization from 2024 to 2032. The bill seeks to provide stable, long-term funding for these critical federal fire service programs that support local fire departments and promote fire safety nationwide.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 567. (on 11/28/2022)

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